St. Francis Xavier (7-8) Catholic School vs Steve MacLean Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.5 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St. Francis Xavier (7-8) Catholic School
Gloucester · Catholic elementary · Grades 7-8
635 students
Steve MacLean Public School
Gloucester · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
705 students
| Measure | St. Francis Xavier (7-8) Catholic School Gloucester, Ontario | Steve MacLean Public School Gloucester, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 52 Top 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #1863 of 3,871 | #965 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1863 of 3,871 | #965 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7-8 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 635 | 705 |
| Enrolment | 635 | 705 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 68.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 83.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 8% | 4% |
| Parents without a credential | 4% | 1% |
| First language not English | 30% | 25% |
| Special education | 18% | 14% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 0% |
| FSA literacy score | – | – |
| FSA numeracy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | – |
| city or town | Gloucester | Gloucester |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | fxh.ocsb.ca | stevemacleanps.ocdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Steve MacLean Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (67.2 vs 52.2).
- •Steve MacLean Public School is the larger school with 705 students compared with 635.
- •St. Francis Xavier (7-8) Catholic School is a catholic school while Steve MacLean Public School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (Canada) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is St. Francis Xavier (7-8) Catholic School better than Steve MacLean Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Steve MacLean Public School ranks higher (67.2 vs 52.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are St. Francis Xavier (7-8) Catholic School and Steve MacLean Public School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Gloucester and Gloucester in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
St. Francis Xavier (7-8) Catholic School: 635. Steve MacLean Public School: 705. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do St. Francis Xavier (7-8) Catholic School and Steve MacLean Public School rank in Ontario?
St. Francis Xavier (7-8) Catholic School is 1863rd of 3,871 and Steve MacLean Public School is 965th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).